Drachten weather
At 8:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Drachten, Friesland, The Netherlands.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Drachten weather
Is it raining in Drachten right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Drachten this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–13° and lows of 2–11°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Drachten lately?
In the past 7 days, Drachten had 5 rainy days and 37.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Drachten?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Drachten weather by month
When is the best time to visit Drachten?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Drachten is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (40°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Drachten?
August is the wettest month, with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 40 mm (1.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Drachten?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (40°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Drachten have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 85 mm (3.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months